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Why was pres James Garfield murdered?
The man who shot Garfield wanted to be appointed to a public office but Garfield did not honor his request.
What man became President when James Garfield died in office?
Chester A. Arthur
What president was assassinated by an office seeker?
James A. Garfield (1831-1881) was shot by Charles Guiteau, a frustrated would-be diplomat, on Saturday, July 2, 1881, less than four months after Garfield took office. Garfield died 11 weeks later, on Friday, September 19, 1881. Guiteau thought he deserved an appointment as ambassador to France and when refused ,he made such a nuisance of himself at the White House that eventually he was told not to come back again. He then decided to shoot the President.
Why is president Garfield considered the martyr of civil service?
Garfield was assassinated by a man who wanted to be appointed to a government job and blamed Garfield for not getting it. Garfield thus became a martyr, in a way. Since Garfield favored a reform in the way that civil service jobs were filled, you can say that he was a martyr for civil service.
Sailor jerry tattoos?
Sailor Jerry tattoos are very popular. They are recognized by their bold lines and attention to detail. The man behind the name Sailor Jerry is Norman Collins who lives in and tattoos in Honolulu, Hawaii.
